Governance Studies Ops

Are parliamentary committees 'suspended' now?

Prof Wong Chin Huat summarises the debate on the status of parliamentary select committee--offering his interpretation that committees are already practically “suspended”.

Commentary: What’s behind Mahathir’s sacking and Malaysia’s new political drama

Mahathir Mohamad’s sacking shows Malaysia’s regime change is far from complete, says James Chin.

Malaysia’s worrying turn to right-wing politics

Prof. James Chin weighs in on the current Malaysian political transition.

Commentary: Wheels set in motion for another political showdown in Malaysia

Prof James Chin says the motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is unlikely to be heard come May 18 when the Malaysian Parliament sits.

Malaysia needs a shadow cabinet to check an amateurish government

What Malaysia really needs is a shadow cabinet, a line-up of opposition frontbenchers to offer policy alternatives, not just criticism of ministers for incompetence.

Comment: Who should be the next parliamentary opposition leader?

Prof. Wong Chin Huat argues for a functioning shadow cabinet that can scuttle cynical gimmicks, such as a "one-day Parliament" and pave the way for setting good governance standards.

Does Muhyiddin have a parliamentary majority?

Malaysia's PN minority government can survive--as long as it can get the support of enough opposition members. Prof Wong Chin Huat crunches the numbers to show how the current PM is shoring up loyalty.

My Say: The dynamics needed to dislodge Malaysia from its race fetish

Dr. Ooi Kee Beng weighs in on the racial dynamics in Malaysian politics under the new Perikatan Nasional government.

Commentary: Three underlying forces fuelled Malaysia's recent political crisis

Prof. James Chin weighs in on the current Malaysian political transition.

Might #Undi18 disempower the youth?

Prof Wong warns that the influx of eight million new voters will worsen the malapportionment of parliamentary constituencies.

Commentary: Why Mahathir leaving may not solve Malaysia’s problems

Prof. James Chin weighs in on the current Malaysian political transition.

Decentralisation - the key strategy for New Malaysia

Malaysia has once again been given the chance to re-make itself...